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The Sibelius Experience: Of Heaven's Door and Migrating Swans

BBC Radio 3
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A radio fantasy which tells the story of Jean Sibelius's struggle with the composition of his Symphony No 5. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and their chief conductor Osmo Vanska perform parts of both the original and final versions of the symphony, providing fascinating insights into the composer's mind at work. With Tom Fleming as Sibelius and narration by Geoffrey Baskerville.

Guide: to accompany the series, a special guide is available for £3.00 including postage and packing. Phone [number removed] to order a copy
(Final programme tomorrow 1.15pm)

Contributors

Musicians:
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Osmo Vanska
Sibelius:
Tom Fleming
Narrator:
Geoffrey Baskerville
Source: Radio Times

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